Cuban President Raul Castro expressed his support for Venezuela and other Latin American countries in their “sovereign right” to offer asylum to Edward Snowden, revealer of a massive US National Security Agency spying program.
Read MoreVenezuela President Nicolas Maduro, offered political asylum today to former US National Security employee Edward Snowden, reported DPA news. Maduro defends the view that Snowden deserves international protection for the revelations he has made, because after revealing secrets about US covert operations his life is at risk.
Read MoreWe begin today’s special on whistleblowers with Edward Snowden, who came forward in June as the man who leaked details about the National Security Agency secret programs to spy on Americans, foreign governments and individuals around the world.
Read MoreThe UK based The Surveillance Group Ltd. denied accusations Thursday that t was involved in the placing of a microphone in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London as suggested by that country’s foreign minister, Ricardo Patiño on Wednesday.
Read MoreEcuador’s Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patiño, made an official request today to UK authorities to provide cooperation in investigating the placement of a microphone in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Read MoreEgypt is in a state of crisis as President Mohamed Morsi faces possible ouster from the military. The Egyptian army is threatening to take over unless Morsi responds to a deadline of today to outline a “roadmap” for reconciliation after millions of Egyptians took to the streets to oppose his government.
Read MoreThe Cuban government reacted early Wednesday to the affront suffered by Bolivian President Evo Morales on Tuesday when, during his flight from Russia to La Paz, several European nations suddenly denied his aircraft the right to fly in their airspace.
Read MoreBolivian President Evo Morales demanded explanations today from the European governments that on Tuesday prevented his plane to fly in their airspace. Morales announced that he will consider legal action against them for what he considers a “diplomatic kidnapping.”
Read MoreEcuador’s Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patiño, reported today that a bug was found in the main office of the Ecuadorian embassy in London. He said that on Wednesday an announcement is forthcoming as to who owns that device.
Read MoreNational Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has reportedly abandoned his effort to stay permanently in Russia, but has submitted asylum requests to 20 other countries. His decision comes one day after President Vladimir Putin said Snowden could only seek asylum in Russia if he stopped leaking U.S. secrets.
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